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Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standard profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries.
Responsibilities
You lead category strategy development, deployment and supplier management for Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO) categories across all businesses in order to support business strategy and minimize total cost of ownership.
You work closely with stakeholders (e.g. local purchasing, maintenance, operations, ...) to develop effective cost-reduction strategies and execution plans.
You run tenders, conduct fact-based negotiations with suppliers (building on supplier and industry analysis, benchmarks, cost structure analysis), review and select suppliers for contractual agreements.
You manage major supplier relationships on an ongoing basis, measure and track supplier performance and work collaboratively to achieve value.
In particular, the role includes
* Define, implement and monitor execution of the category strategy in collaboration with all stakeholders
* Define category strategies based on analysis of the internal and external fact base
* Develop implementation plans and build roadmap in collaboration with stakeholders in purchasing, operations, supply chain, maintenance
* Supervise the development and implementation of defined strategies in collaboration with PMO
* Maintain communication and perform regular strategic alignment with all stakeholders
* Track compliance with set category strategies and take corrective actions where needed
Manage supplier relationships within the categories you manage:
* Overview all interactions with key suppliers
* Lead negotiations, review and select suppliers for major contractual agreements
* Orchestrate RFIs/RFQs, including timeline and process definition, supported by analysts for execution
* Lead and develop supplier management initiatives, e.g. identification and tracking of KPIs, savings initiatives
Identify opportunities to reduce TCO:
* Act as a leader in managing the total cost of ownership (TCO) within the category coordinating all actors in procurement as well as all functional stakeholders e.g. operations, supply chain
* Measure and track performance of the spend category under your management
Key Qualifications
* Master’s degree in business administration, engineering, or a related field is preferred
* Minimum 10 years’ procurement experience including extensive and demonstrable track record in category management
* Fluent spoken and written English skills
Other important skills that we are looking for
Professional Skills:
* Strong strategic and analytical capabilities
* Demonstrable leadership skills and business mindset
* Knowledge of procurement best practices and contract management
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Result-oriented
Interpersonal Skills:
* Good interpersonal skills, thriving at keeping collaboration between all stakeholders
* Experience of leadership of cross-functional teams
* Strong in communication, influencing and relationship management with stakeholders
IT Skills:
* Knowledge of SAP and PowerBI is an advantage
* Microsoft Office
Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.
Diversity improves our ability to act in accordance with The Hydro Way. Therefore all applications will be considered with equal suitability.
Please apply online in ONE with your CV and optionally a cover letter until 31/01/2025.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Peter Odrobina
peter.odrobina@hydro.com
A job where you make a difference.
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Join our global community of over 30,000 people with a presence in 40 countries and united by the values of Care, Courage and Collaboration. At Hydro, you have the chance to make a difference in the industries that matter.
Posted on: 19 Dec 2024
Location:
Székesfehérvár, HU, 8000 Feltre, IT Tibshelf, GB, DE55 5NH CHATEAUROUX, FR, 36008 Hoogezand, NL, 9601 LX Trzcianka, PL, 64-890 FR, 83480 Finspång, SE, 61231 Offenburg, DE, 77656 Magnor, Hedmark, NO, 2240 LUCE, FR, 28110 Achim-Uphusen, DE, 28832 Ghlin, BE, 7011 Ornago, IT Tewkesbury, GB, GL20 8SF Lichtervelde, BE, 8810 Eselborn, LU, 9779 Harderwijk, NL, 3846 BB La Selva del Camp, T, ES, 43470 Ziar nad Hronom, SK, 96548 Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, GB, DH3 2AH Krakow, PL, 32-500 Vetlanda, SE, 57481 Barcelona, ES, 8430 Lodz, PL, 92-620 Nenzing, AT, 6710 Budapest, HU, 1117 Toulouse, FR, 31037 Avintes, PT, 4415-272 Pamplona, Navarra, ES, 31860 Rackwitz, DE, 04519 Drunen, NL, 5151 RW
Department: Finance
Business Area: Hydro Extrusions(EXSO)
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